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Unitek Learning is hiring a Director of Financial Aid. The role involves managing the accurate and timely processing of student financial aid records, disbursements, and cohort default rate tracking, while collaborating with multiple departments to support students and maintain compliance with federal regulations.

Highlights

Manage awarding of state and federal aid in compliance with regulations
Process verifications, disbursements, and calculate Return of Title IV funds
Conduct internal file audits and run integrity reports
Troubleshoot and reconcile CampusVue and COD systems for loan and grant disbursements
Oversee default management including CDR reporting and NSLDS updates
Collaborate with VP of Financial Aid on regulatory updates and system restructuring
Lead back-office and front-office financial aid staff
Required experience: 5+ years in Financial Aid, preferred CampusVue experience
Technical skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and financial aid systems
Annual salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 depending on experience

Director of Financial Aid Full Description

Director of Financial Aid

San Leandro, CA, USA
Full-time
Type of Position : Campus
Compensation: USD 85,000 - USD 100,000 - yearly

Company Description

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

Through its family of institutions, including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry.

Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.

Job Description

As a Financial Aid Director (Corporate-Back Office), your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate and timely processing of student records in the Federal COD system, which includes timely disbursement and returned to Title IV funds for Unitek College students. In addition, this position requires the tracking and administration of the institution cohort default management rate.

Award state and federal aid to eligible students according to regulations and policy
Process Verification and Disbursements
Calculate Return of Title IV
Internal file audits
Run reports to ensure work integrity
Interact with other departments to assist students
Assist VP of FA & FAD carry out and maintain up to date information on new federal regulations
Assist with Private Loans and Institutional Payment Plan
CampusVue Export/Import & troubleshooting
COD troubleshooting and reconciliation (at a minimum prepping reports) for Direct Loans & Pell Grants disbursements
Default Management: Weekly CDR Report, Updating CampusVue® Loan management module; tracking and ensuring exit procedures are happening per regulations; updating NSLDS
Work with VP of FA with review (and if applicable), restructuring of our CampusVue® system
Matric-manage back-office and front office staff as needed/relevant to action items
Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position.
This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.
Other duties as assigned

Pay Range: $85k - $100k Depending on Financial Aid Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
5+ years of Financial Aid experience.
CampusVue® experience preferred.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Attention to detail with the capability to multi-task.
Computer knowledge is requested, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Additional Information

We Offer:

Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
401K with a Company Matching
Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
Leadership development and training for career advancement
Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

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